Biden's Selective Gateway to the Globe. Ye May Enter America, But Not Freely Travel From Henceforth U.S. Government Decrees

Biden's Border Contradictions: Welcoming with One Hand, Restricting with the Other. Americans Restricted from Freely Traveling the World as the Southern Border is Open to the World.

As we wave goodbye to another whirlwind year, let's cozy up and reflect on the liberties and contradictions that have continued to unfold faster than a K-drama plot twist.

Now, let's set the scene: As the year draws to a close, President Joe Biden is soaking up the sun in St. Croix, a picture of relaxation in the Virgin Islands. Meanwhile, back on the mainland, the U.S. border is witnessing a human tide of hope and desperation as thousands upon thousands of individuals seek a new beginning. Quite the juxtaposition, isn't it? It's like your boss calling for overtime while they're posting beach selfies on Instagram.

And here we are, still chewing on the irony biscuit that the 'land of the free' serves its citizens a travel menu with more restrictions than a fad diet.

Want to globe-trot? Sure, but let's play 'Mother May I?' with the government first.

All this while the doors swing wide open in other directions, inviting speculation so wild it could give conspiracy theorists a run for their money.

But let's not tumble down that rabbit hole just yet. Instead, let's ponder the profound art of political tightrope walking, where balancing public opinion and policy is more challenging than carrying a tray of soju glasses through a bustling Seoul market.

As we toast to the end of 2023, let's raise our glasses (or teacups, for the more faint-hearted) to the resilient spirit of curiosity and the unwavering quest for understanding that defines us all. Yes, the world is a bit of a jigsaw puzzle right now, with pieces scattered from here to Pyongyang, but that's what makes solving it together all the more thrilling.

So, dear readers, as we stand on the brink of a new year, let's not lose heart. Keep questioning, laughing, and striving for a world where freedom doesn't come with a footnote. A world where every passport stamp is a story of connection, not just a bureaucratic victory.

As we bid adieu to 2023, remember: the future is an unwritten chapter, and we're all holding the pen. Let's make it a story worth telling, one where liberty and understanding aren't just ideals, but realities for every soul on this spinning globe.

Thank you for sharing this rollercoaster year with me. Here's to a 2024 filled with fewer footnotes and more freedom. Happy New Year, and see you on the other side, with more wit, wisdom, and a dash of wanderlust. Gamsahamnida (감사합니다) and goodbye!